Back to school season means congested streets, busier intersections, and more pedestrians. Patience is a virtue when hitting the road this week, but so is knowledge. Test your road safety knowledge with this “True or False” quiz.
True or False:
When dropping children off at school, it doesn’t matter which side of the vehicle they get out.
FALSE! When dropping kids off in a school zone, stop the car next to the sidewalk and allow them to exit the vehicle onto the sidewalk. Never let them get out onto the road.
True or False:
If a vehicle is stopped in front of you or in the lane beside you, be prepared to stop.
TRUE! If a vehicle is stopped, there is a chance they are yielding to a pedestrian. Racing around them could put pedestrians at risk.
True or False:
When heading out on the road, leaving the house at the same time you did during the summer is fine; back to school season won’t make a difference in travel time.
FALSE! Thousands of children, their parents, and post-secondary students will be out on the roads going to class which can cause congestion in areas that are normally not very busy and create unexpected delays. Plan ahead and give yourself extra time to get to your destination.
True or False:
When school is in session, school zone speed limits are 30-km/hour from 8am until 5pm every school day, unless otherwise posted.
TRUE! Lower speed limits keep children safer. Do your part and slow down.